sholmes catchall

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Of course you did.

[ That does amuse him a little bit, but then cuddles up with him comfortable. ]

He gave me his team first. He said he didn't like my company, but he felt like he could trust me. [ Wry little huff of laughter. ]

Sheba reacted pretty strongly about it. [ But he is going to poke Sholmes sharply in the check at that. ] I don't want you pushing too much into this and winding up dead from it. Please be safe, for me.

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Ah. That sounds like Van Zieks, alright. Grumpy as ever.

[That grumpy gargoyle of a man. He smiles lightly - comfortable, but letting the gears of his mind whir back into place, albeit sluggishly.]

Sheba- hey. [And pouting at the cheek poke!] Of course I wouldn't! I'm a great detective, not some clumsy buffoon waltzing into danger at a moment's notice. [Hm.] I'll keep myself safe, for you. But of course.

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I should remind you that you fell out of a tree today. Which... why were you even up there?

[ That part does have him curious. ]

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Ah...that! I was attempting to gain a vantage point to perhaps see areas where we may search for windows, my dear fellow.

[HE LOOKS PLEASED WITH HIS STUPID IDEA]

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[ Okay, that actually gets him to have genuine positive feelings beyond the hints of warmth earlier. ]

That's really cute, actually. Thank you... for being enthused about it. But also, be a little safer next time.

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But of course! But...you!

[And poking HIM in the cheek!]

Need not surprise me so thoroughly! You know I'll throw all my attention onto you in an instant!

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I didn't expect that reaction. I'll keep it in mind for next time.

[ But he grabs Sholmes' hand to kiss his palm. ]

You can always invite me on those little trips so it doesn't happen in the first place.

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But I want to do my due diligence, my dear fellow. Two heads can be better than one, especially if one is of a great detective.

[And a light sort of feeling, through the pained fog, at that kiss. He presses his forehead against the other's.]

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Fair, but it's also nice to come together to work together. It's sometimes easier to figure things out that way.

[ He lightly nuzzles Sholmes. ]

...You should know, though. Suigetsu was the one that was voted guilty. He committed a murder, but he says he was also framed. Which means... there's still at least one person out there that did something.

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This is true. And we have yet to work together quite like that, hm!

[And nuzzling him back, a little. Irene is hopping down from the bed to go rub up against Finley.]

Yes. That is most concerning. [He frowns.] One may consider that the role that stays awake may have realized the truth an set things up that way...or murderers against murderers.

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Maybe we should consider doing a bit of that.

[ He nods a little, in thought. ]

Maybe... But I wonder how much we should be talking about the roles... Beyond mine, I mean. I don't want the Watchers to be getting hurt even more from it. But it was important you knew about it. A great detective needs all the clues he can get.

[ Finley lifts her head. Surprise, she's back in her tiger form now. But rubs her face against friend. ]

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Let's try it tomorrow, shall we?

[And that is a fair question. Roles upon roles...they need to be careful, from here on out.]

It is a bit of a conundrum. On one hand, they seem to be helpful. On the other hand, trying one's best to obtain help from them puts them at risk. I think...I will carefully pry where I can. But I understand the risks all of you take. Clues may be clues, but when people are involved...one can't be so haphazard, no?

[Irene is more than happy to snuffle at Finley's head, patting her lightly with a paw. Lesbians. :)]

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That sounds like a great plan. I know it's going to be... a hard day, but it's also our last day here before we move on.

[ He doesn't want either of them to get into trouble, nor the Watchers that risked themselves for answers. ]

Yeah. They're a big mystery. One we'll have to be careful about. You have a little more freedom than me, but keep in mind they shouldn't be shared.

[ Finley seems a bit more relaxed with Irene closer now, indulging in her company. Best lesbian partners. ♥ ]

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We should enjoy it while we can.

[He kisses him on the forehead.]

But of course. I won't breathe a word. After all, you're my responsibility.

[other roles?? i don't know them. only care about my superhero bf and his sick ass knife :) (no)]

[And the lesbians is where it's at. Irene does a happy little hare flop to snuggle up next to her.]

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We should. Let's call it a date. [ A smile. ] Then it sounds like I'm in your hands.

[ But speaking of foreheads... ]

By the way, how's the head feeling?

[ (unless...?)

True endgame. Finley licks the top of Irene's head, cuddling in close. ]

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I shall keep you there.

[And a sigh.]

Still, quite a pain! But it is getting better...it was a rather nasty fall, I say!

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I'm glad it's getting better. Everyone was worried. And, ah...

[ There's a small, fluttery, embarrassed feeling between them. ]

There were some ... comments.

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...Comments?

[A bit like ??? WHAT COMMENTS.]

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Flat joked about us kissing in the tree. It, uh, lead to some exchanges about "a final push" and not needing that push to figure it out basically.

[ AND HE HAD TO DEAL WITH IT ALONE. ]

Also, Kim probably knows now.

...Luckily Baraqiel only called you my idiot directly to me.

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[this is a lot to process]

Well, Mr. Escardos does love to say things offhand, but...the Lieutenant? Or Mr. Dokja? And...how does Baraqiel know?

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[ Sure is, buddy. ]

Lieutenant. We had a pocket check. He wanted to see what was in the bag I carry on me. I still have those polaroids...

Baraqiel is a Watcher. They... [ hm. Debates his words. ] keep an eye on us in case we get into trouble. Of course they'd pick up on it.

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...Ah, well, you could wave those off as just simply sentimental things between friends.

[even though he knows that. isn't so easy to wave off]

Hm. Surely they don't, ah, watch us all the time...?

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Possibly. We didn't talk about it and he was very careful about them.

You're probably right.

[ Nervous, nervous on the bond? ]

But if you're worried about that, we can...

[ He leaves it hanging, not actually wanting to say stop being intimate at all?? He's a little gay for this dude here. In way that even surprises him. ]

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...Worried?

[kotetsu: GOTTA GO GAY FAST]

[But he blinks, reaching up to stroke his thumb over the other's ear. Reassurance spreads over the bond.]

Come now. Of course, I do want to be careful about it in public, given your role...the last thing I would hate for you to experience is for me to be used to gain leverage to you. But regardless...I find myself comfortable with you.

[Sholmes sighs.]

And you understand why...and how that is something special for me.

[Sixteen years longing for another man...it's a lot.]

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[ SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE A LITTLE SOUL TOUCHING. ]

We'll be careful. Even if it wasn't for the role, I wouldn't want this to be used against either of us.

[ He snuggles in a bit with the reassurance, placing a light kiss on Sholmes. ]

I do. Which is why I feel so lucky to be let in like this. And I think you realize how important you are to me. I keep losing my footing, but you're able to help me back up.

[ Of course, it's pretty huge for Kotetsu, too. Still having that lingering sentiment toward his wife. Proof in the form of a ring. ]